Clinical Psychologist

Job Summary

This position includes direct clinical care, teaching, supervision, program development duties, and research, with a focus on providing integrated in person and tele-behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome and their families who are seen in academic medical center settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in person or virtual behavioral health services
• Provide trainings on the neurodevelopmental profile of individuals with Down syndrome and behaviorally based methods to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families
• Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children, adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and a wide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns
• Engage in teaching and scholarship, including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience after completion of postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and/or child and adolescent psychology
• Experience working with pediatric populations with medical complexity and their families
• Experience working with pediatric populations with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities and their families
• Demonstrated skills using evidence-based treatment models including but not limited to motivational strategies, consultation models, and flexible application of behavioral and developmental therapies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model and with colleagues, medical specialists, and trainees
• Ability to deliver services in Spanish is strongly preferred

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position; Curriculum vitae / Resume; Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: Brandon Fenner, brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu.